Hexagram 22 | Grace | |||
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Bì indicates that there should be free course (in what it denotes). There will be little advantage (however) if it be allowed to advance (and take the lead).
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Judgement | Grace has success. In small matters it is favorable to undertake something. | |||
Image | Fire at the foot of the mountain: The image of Grace. Thus does the superior man proceed when clearing up current affairs. But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way. | |||
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Expression: Simple grace. No blame. | |||
Image: 'The freedom from error attached to (the subject of) the topmost line, with no ornament but the (simple white),' shows how he has attained his aim. | ||||
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Expression: Grace in hills and gardens. The roll of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but in the end good fortune. | |||
Image: 'The good fortune falling to the fifth SIX, (divided); affords occasion for joy. | ||||
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Expression: Grace or simplicity ? A white horse comes as if on wings. He is not a robber, he will woo at the right time. | |||
Image: 'The place occupied by the fourth SIX, (divided),' affords ground for doubt (as to its subject); but '(as the subject of the third pursues) not as a robber, but as intent on a matrimonial alliance,' he will in the end have no grudge against him. | ||||
93
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Expression: Graceful and moist. Constant perseverance brings good fortune. | |||
Image: 'The good fortune consequent on his ever maintaining firm correctness' is due to this,--that to the end no one will insult him. | ||||
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Expression: Lends grace to the beard on his chin. | |||
Image: 'He adorns his beard:'--he rouses himself to action (only) along with the (subject of the) line above. | ||||
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Expression: He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks. | |||
Image: 'He can discard a carriage and walk on foot:'--righteousness requires that he should not ride. | ||||